GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, Grass Valley City Hall | 125 East Main Street, Grass Valley, California Telephone: (530) 274-4310 – Fax: (530) 274-4399
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.cityofgrassvalley.com
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance le by Mayor Arbuckle
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Bob Branstrom
Councilmember Haven Caravelli
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Mayor Jan Arbuckle
AGENDA APPROVAL -
Motion made to approve agenda by Councilmember Caravelli, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Wreaths Across America Proclamation
2. Presentation from the Food Bank of Nevada County
PUBLIC COMMENT -
Virtual public comments attached.
In person public comment: Yazmin, Yaseff, Josh, Loren O’seani, John, Estrati, Noga Wizanski, Mikos Favohsen, Michelle Amada, Tara Meriro,
Item # 2.
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Jeffery Gottesman(Michael Notes) Jeffery Casman, Susan Baider, Zalla, Reena Siegel, Sophia, Ian Amatine, Jillian Smith, Shirly Halsgood, Jack, Matthew Coulter.
CONSENT ITEMS -
Public comment by: Matthew Coulter
Motion made to approve consent as submitted by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
3. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2023 Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
4. Local Emergency Proclamation (Winter Storm of February 2023) CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: To continue the Winter Storm February 24th, 2023 to March 1st, 2023 proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
5. Local Emergency Proclamation (Drought Conditions)
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: Drought Conditions proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
6. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Grass Valley and County of Nevada Environmental Health Department for inspection services related to SB 1383.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) review the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Nevada; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2023–63 approving the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the County of Nevada (“County”) and the City of Grass Valley (“City”); and 3) authorize the Mayor to execute MOU, subject to legal review.
7. Resolution to execute a contract with Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and accept AB 2766 DMV Surcharge Funds.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) review the attached contract with Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD); 2) adopt Resolution No. 2023–64 accepting the contract between NSAQMD and the City of Grass Valley; and 3) authorize the City Manager to be delegated the authority to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications agreements, amendments, and payment request, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope, subject to legal review.
8. Close City Hall to the Public the week of 12/25-1/1
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council approve the motion to close the City Hall office to the public during the week between Christmas and New Years (12/25-1/1) and resume
Item # 2.
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normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 2nd to allow for flexible staff schedules during this period.
9. Application to the Nevada County Landmarks Commission for consideration of establishing Memorial Park as an Historic Landmark.
CEQA: The project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by the “common sense” rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation: That Council direct staff to complete an application to the Nevada County Landmarks Commission for consideration of establishing Memorial Park as an Historic Landmark and authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000 for the erection of a plaque at a centralized location within the park.
10. Approval of a Three-year Renewal Agreement with Dell for Citywide Microsoft Licensing, Utilizing the County of Riverside Agreement, in the Amount of $63,796.65 Annually
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year agreement with Dell in the amount of $63,796.65 annually to pay for the City’s annual Microsoft licensing and support (Attachment A).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
ADMINISTRATIVE
11. Purchase of a new Ladder Truck for the Fire Department.
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council 1)Adopt Resolution No. 2023-65 approving the purchase of one (1) Ladder Truck from Fire Apparatus Solutions/KME Corporation in the amount of $2,151,138.36; 2) approve the Fire Chief to enter into an agreement, upon legal review, for the purchase through our existing Sourcewell Master Contract for REV Group- KME #113021-RVG-3 and, 3) authorize the Finance Director to make necessary budgets adjustments or transfers.
Mark Buttron, Fire Chief, gave presentation to the council.
Council had discussion of warranty of the engine and why the current truck is out of commission.
Public Comment: Matthew Coulter. Virtual Public Comment attached.
Motion made to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-65 approving the purchase of one (1) Ladder Truck from Fire Apparatus Solutions/KME Corporation in the amount of $2,151,138.36; 2) approve the Fire Chief to enter into an agreement, upon legal review, for the purchase through our existing Sourcewell Master Contract for REV Group- KME #113021-RVG-3 and, 3) authorize the Finance Director to make necessary budgets adjustments or transfers by by Councilmember Branstrom,
Item # 2.
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Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
12. Changing City Council Meeting Times
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2023–66 changing the regular meetings of the City Council to 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each calendar month beginning January 1, 2024.
Tim Kiser, City Manager, gave over view of the proposal of moving Council meeting time.
Council discussed the benefits of meeting times.
Motion made to adopt Resolution No. 2023–66 changing the regular meetings of the City Council to 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each calendar month beginning January 1, 2024 by Councilmember Caravelli, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Caravelli had nothing to report. Councilmember Ivy attended Cornish Christmas. Council Member Branstrom was not able to attend Cornish Christmas but watched the video, he went away from town for Thanksgiving, and attended a LAFCO meeting. Mayor Arbuckle attended the National League City Summit, Cornish Christmas, and held Monday with the Mayor. She want to make everyone aware that Decembers Monday with the mayor will be held on December 18th and not the fourth Monday of the month.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.
______________________________ ______________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Day, City Clerk
Approved on:______________
Item # 2.